In and around The 016 - Wednesday, October 19th

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  In The News

  >WEATHER: Watch Mark Rosenthal's updated 7-day forecast (:24). High of 57 today

  >TOP OF THE NEWS  

  +6:00: Police investigate after student allegedly assaults administrator at Doherty High

  +6:00: Police seek to identify man for threatening clerk, larceny

  +6:00: Sheriff’s Coat Drive comes to St. John’s Food for the Poor (1:36)

  +6:00: Curly Sue comes home for Rhythm for Ribbons

  +6:00: Jurassic World Live Tour coming to Worcester in April

  +6:00: Worcesteria: Haunted cemetery a Halloween nuisance for neighbors
  
  

  +Noon: 5 Things You Need to Know Today in Worcester - October 19th

  +Noon: West Boylston man accused of selling unapproved drug

  +Noon: Skimming device discovered at popular Grafton hardware store

  +Noon: Hudson woman caught transporting illegal immigrants from U.S. to Canada charged

  +Noon: The king and queen of the banjo coming to Mechanics Hall

  +Noon: Last Call with Marc Williams, owner of Piercing Emporium

  +Noon: Radio Worcester (9:19): Flourish at Thrive Food Pantry with Thrive Support & Advocacy President and CEO Sean Rose

  +Noon: The Faces of Worcester: Jermoh Kamara
  
  

  -Children watch as Worcester Public Schools bus driver battles car fire in front of school

  -6 shows postponed, 3 added at Hanover Theatre (pictured)

  -Clement Street fire in Worcester displaces 22 people

  -Related: Residential fire leads to seizure of 20 pounds of fentanyl

  -Tractor-trailer reportedly carrying tomato sauce crashes on I-290 in Worcester

  -Familia, 3 other WPD officers, state trooper to be recognized with international award

  -National Grid hosting energy assistance event for Worcester customers

  -First Congregational Church aims to help ease medical debt 

  -Bill Shaner: Not only did Clark grad students win, they won big

  -Saint John's holds open house

  -LeBoeuf, Fullen to debate Monday night

  -What you need to know about election deadlines; Worcester early voting starts Saturday

  -What's Up Worcester's The Sitdown (1:03:25): Republican nominee for Governor Geoff Diehl

  >ANIMALS: Worcester area pets up for adoption: Dogs, cats and more
  
  

  >BARS & BANDS (brought to you by Wachusett Wine & Spirits): The Mayor’s Live Music List for Wednesday

  -Making Bourbon cocktails with great value Bourbons (47:31)

  >SHOWTIME: Pawsitively 4 Pink presents Rythm for Ribbons Saturday at Polar Park

  -Iron Maiden's "Legacy" secure after Worcester show

  -At first EcoTarium Oktoberfest, you can learn as you drink

  -Austin post-punks Urban Heat set to fire up Electric Haze in Worcester

  -Actor Richard Masur gives behind-the-scene insight into "The Thing"

  -Bad Advice: What to do when you're not into Halloween? 

  -The Faces of Worcester: Desiree Demos

  >OBITUARIES: Tribute to a Worcester woman who met the Rolling Stones when she owned a pizza shop

  -ICYMI: Unsolved: Worcester debuts premiere episode, Double Murder on Dewey Street (21:02)

  -Police offer no update on mass shooting at Worcester warehouse

  -Worcester man sentenced for heroin, fentanyl distribution

  -Cara Brindisi wins Battle Round on "The Voice"

  -See the rest of the day's Worcester news
   

  >THE BURBS (brought to you by North End Motor Sales): Shrewsbury town meeting rejects article to acquire land near former Beal

  -Holden special town meeting voters approve projects

  -Princeton resident and Saint John’s High School student making his mark with letter corps

  -Successful 2022 Sterling Fair signifies new hope post pandemic

  -5 arrested in Southbridge on drug distribution charges
   

  >SPORTS: Tatum, Brown each score 35 points as Celtics win season opener

  -Senators beat Bruins, 7-5

  -After Further Review: Breaking down Bailey Zappe's performance and more

  -Enter to win a Mac Jones jersey, courtesy of North End Motor Sales

  -Worcester Bravehearts hosting Jake-O-Treat with Trax and Arthur

  -Bravehearts' GM wins named league's Executive of the Year

  -Mass. Pirates announce 2023 schedule
   

  >CARS: Bertera Nissan has the SUV you need this fall for back to school and sporting events (4:48)

  -RVs at Clearance Prices at Fuller RV Rentals and Sales (1:07)

  >NATIONAL: Radioactive waste found at Missouri elementary school 

  -Tragic: College student who rented plane for date dies after walking into propeller 

  >NEW ENGLAND: Tax relief for Mass. residents is on its way. The questions are when and how much?

  -Is it time to turn up the heat? Many New Englanders say "not yet"

  >SHOPPING: Toys R Us open inside Macy's in Auburn, Solomon Pond malls
  
  

  >BUSINESS: More companies charging employees for training if they quit

  -WBJ’s virtual Central Mass. Health Care Forum moved to October 25th

  >COLLEGES: FEMA reimburses Holy Cross another $2 million for COVID response

  -Student loan forgiveness applications now formally open

  >HEALTH: Mass. doctor advises who should take advantage of prescription-free hearing aids 

  -Free COVID vaccinations on Wednesday: 11-7 at Worcester Public Library

  >FOOD: Some McDonald’s will now sell Krispy Kreme donuts
  
  

  >TV/STREAMING: "The Crown" under fire for how it will allegedly show Diana's death

  >MOVIES: Ralphie returns in first teaser for HBO Max’s "A Christmas Story" sequel

  >CELEBRITY: Kevin Spacey denies sex abuse at NYC trial, says neo-Nazi dad kept him in the closet 

  >HOMES: Worcester area real estate roundup 

  >GOOD NEWS (brought to you by Bertera Nissan): 9-months pregnant firefighter rescues fellow car crash victim while in labor 

  -Meanwhile, in England, couple finds rare coins worth over $800,000 during kitchen renovation 

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